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Sonam Lhosar being observed today


02 February 2022  

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KATHMANDU: The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, meaning New Year, by organizing various programs today.

According to the Manjushree calendar, the 2858th year starts from today. From today, the tiger year enters after completing the cow year.

Sonam Lhosar festival is celebrated every year on the occasion of Magh Shukla Pratipada with various programs.

Sonam Lhosar is divided into 12 categories: rat, cow, tiger, rabbit, dragon (cloud), snake, horse, sheep, monkey, bird, dog and pig.

The festival is specially celebrated in different districts of Bagmati region where Tamang caste is predominant.

The government has given a public holiday across the country on the occasion of the festival to be celebrated on Wednesday this year.

Publish Date : 02 February 2022 06:38 AM

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